Miele Pw 6065 Operating Manual

Fabric softener, liquid starch
Fabric softener added to the wash
program will make fabrics feel softer
and will reduce static cling in the dryer.
Liquid starch is a synthetic starch wash
used to give fabrics some stiffness.
Starch can be included in any wash
program as part of the final rinse.
Automatic dispensing of fabric
softener or liquid starch
^Add the fabric softener or liquid
starch to compartment§.Do not
exceed the Max. level mark.
The softener or liquid starch is auto-
matically dispensed in...

,Before cleaning the appliance,
disconnect the power supply by
unplugging the unit or manually
tripping the circuit breaker.
,Do not use chemical solvents,
abrasive cleaners, glass or all
purpose cleaners. These can
damage plastic surfaces and other
parts.
Cleaning the washer
^Clean the exterior of the washer with
a mild solution of non-abrasive
detergent or soap and water. Wipe
dry with a soft cloth.
^Clean the drum with a stainless steel
cleaner specially formulated for use
in a washing machine....

Cleaning the inlet hose filter
The washer has two water inlet filters to
protect each inlet valve. Check and
clean these filters every 6 months. This
may have to be done more frequently
with some water supplies.
Cleaning the inlet hose filters
^Turn off the water faucet.
^Unscrew the inlet hose from the valve
by turning the connector
counterclockwise using a wrench if
necessary.
^
Remove the rubber seal,1, from the
connector.
^
Using needle nose pliers, grasp the
plastic filter,2, and pull it out of the...

,Repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a qualified and
trained person in accordance with local and national safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held responsible for unauthorized work.
The following section will help you avoid placing a service call by identifying
issues you may encounter while operating the machine:
A wash program cannot be started
Issue Possible fault Solution
The display remains off.The...

General problems with the washer
Issue Possible cause Solution
The washer shakes
during the spin cycle.The four feet are not
resting evenly on the
floor.Level the machine (see
Installation
Instructions-Leveling the
washer).
There are unusual
sounds coming from
the drain pump.There is no fault. Lapping sounds at the beginning
and end of the pump process are normal.
Large residues of
detergent remain in the
dispenser drawerThe water pressure is too
low.–Check and clean the
filters in the water inlet...

Poor wash results
Issue Possible cause Solution
The laundry does not
get clean with liquid
detergent.Liquid detergents do
not contain bleaching
agents. Fruit, coffee
and tea stains may not
be removed.–Use powder bleach.
–Fill compartmentjwith
powder bleach and use a
dispenser ball for the
liquid detergent.
–Never put liquid
detergent and bleach
together in the same
wash compartment.
Laundry has a gray
sticky residue.–Not enough
detergent was used
to dissolve greasy
deposits in heavily
soiled laundry....

The door will not open when the "Door" button is pressed
Issue Solution
The washer has no power.Insert the plug into the outlet and the circuit
breaker.
Power failureTo open the drum door, see Frequently asked
questions - Opening the drum door during a power
failure....
The door was not
properly closed.Push the drum door on the locked side. Then press
the Door button.
There is still water in the
drum and the washer
cannot drain it away.Clean the drain filter and the drain pump as
described in...

Opening the door during a
power failure or when the drain
is blocked
,Disconnect the machine from the
power supply.
^Open the detergent dispenser
drawer.
^Remove the tool.
^
Open the lint trap door.Machines with a drain pump
If the main drain hose is clogged, water
will be retained in the machine(max.
6.5 gal [30 l]).
,Caution: If laundry has been
washed at a high temperature, the
water draining out of the machine
will still be hot! Stop and allow it to
cool before proceeding.
^Place a 2 quart capacity...

Once the flow of water stops:
^Remove the lint trap lid.
^Remove any foreign objects or lint
from the filter.
^
Check that the impeller (in the back
of the chamber) rotates freely by
spinning it with your hand.
^
Return the lint trap lid and tighten into
place.
If the drain filter is not tightened
securely water will leak out when the
machine is used.
Open the drum door
,Always make sure the drum is
stationary before reaching into the
drum to remove laundry. A moving
drum is extremely dangerous.
^
Insert...

Machines with a drain valve
^Press the lever for the emergency
drain down and hold until you hear
no more water running out.Open the drum door
,Always make sure the drum is
stationary before reaching into the
drum to remove laundry. A moving
drum is extremely dangerous.
^Insert a screwdriver into the notch,
next to the lever, pull it down. The
door will now open.
Frequently asked questions
40